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Pets & Wildlife

This Jan. 10, 2023, photo provided by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance shows a Pacific pocket mouse named Sir Patrick Stewart. On Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, Stewart received a Guinness World Records title for longevity for being the oldest living mouse in human care at the ripe age of 9 years and 209 days.

Tiny California mouse wins Guinness award for longevity

This Jan. 10, 2023, photo provided by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance shows a Pacific pocket mouse named Sir Patrick Stewart. On Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, Stewart received a Guinness World Records title for longevity for being the oldest living mouse in human care at the ripe age of 9 years and 209 days.

February 10, 2023, 11:55am Life

A tiny California mouse now has a big title after winning a Guinness World record for longevity. Read story

This photo provided by the University of Nevada, Reno shows University of Nevada, Reno student Michelle Werdann feeds a wild Mountain Chickadee pine nuts at Chickadee Ridge in Mount Rose Meadows, Nevada, Friday, Jan.

Don’t feed the bears! But birds OK, new Tahoe research shows

This photo provided by the University of Nevada, Reno shows University of Nevada, Reno student Michelle Werdann feeds a wild Mountain Chickadee pine nuts at Chickadee Ridge in Mount Rose Meadows, Nevada, Friday, Jan.

February 10, 2023, 9:43am Life

Don’t feed the bears! Read story

Nemiliz Gutierrez Arroyo sits Jan. 25 next to his Xoloitzcuintle breed dog named Mezcal, during a press conference about the Xoloitzcuintle in art, in Mexico City.

Dog owners tout Xolos’ loyalty, sacred history

Nemiliz Gutierrez Arroyo sits Jan. 25 next to his Xoloitzcuintle breed dog named Mezcal, during a press conference about the Xoloitzcuintle in art, in Mexico City.

February 10, 2023, 6:47am Pets & Wildlife

Mezcal is not your ordinary pet. Hundreds of years ago the Latin American Indigenous group, the Nahuas, believed that a hairless dog like him, a Xoloitzcuintle, was a sacred creature who could guide its deceased master through the underworld. Read story

A bull shark inspects a photographer, coming close to the camera, during a shark dive off the coast of Jupiter, Fla., on Feb. 12, 2022.

In 2022, Florida was again No. 1 in world for shark bites

A bull shark inspects a photographer, coming close to the camera, during a shark dive off the coast of Jupiter, Fla., on Feb. 12, 2022.

February 10, 2023, 6:05am Life

Sharks bit 16 people in unprovoked attacks off Florida’s waters last year, marking the highest reported number of bites than anywhere else in the world. Read story

A Columbian white-tailed deer is greeted by her fawn licking her neck at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. The species of deer is considered threatened, but no longer endangered, as populations rebound.

Columbian white-tailed deer make gains, but still face threats, challenges

A Columbian white-tailed deer is greeted by her fawn licking her neck at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. The species of deer is considered threatened, but no longer endangered, as populations rebound.

February 10, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

Columbian white-tailed deer, a species that lives among the Columbia River lowlands and floodplains in Southwest Washington, are no longer considered endangered by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. Read story

Any dog can bite; here’s how to lower the risk

February 10, 2023, 5:55am Pets & Wildlife

With 2023 now well underway, you may find yourself hitting the local walking trails — home to athletes like yourself, and their well-meaning but sometimes aggressive dogs, which can deliver a serious bite if you’re not careful. Read story

Mimi, a kitty at the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society cat building, relaxes at the new facility. The shelter has three cat colonies, including one for cats with special needs.

West Columbia Gorge Humane Society replaces cat shelter

Mimi, a kitty at the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society cat building, relaxes at the new facility. The shelter has three cat colonies, including one for cats with special needs.

February 7, 2023, 6:02am Clark County Life

Last January, Micki Simeone, executive director of the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, was playing with cats in the old cat shelter when she noticed paint bubbling on the walls. Read story

This image provided by Dallas County Jail shows Davion Irvin. Dallas police say Irvin, has been arrested, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in the case of the two monkeys that were taken from the Dallas Zoo after he was spotted near the animal exhibits at an aquarium in the city.

Police: Man arrested in taking of monkeys from Dallas Zoo

This image provided by Dallas County Jail shows Davion Irvin. Dallas police say Irvin, has been arrested, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in the case of the two monkeys that were taken from the Dallas Zoo after he was spotted near the animal exhibits at an aquarium in the city.

February 3, 2023, 1:20pm Nation & World

A 24-year-old man has been arrested in the taking of the two monkeys from the Dallas Zoo, police said Friday, adding that he was taken into custody after being spotted near animal exhibits at the city's aquarium. Read story

FILE - In this July 6, 2011, file photo, a grizzly bear roams near Beaver Lake in Yellowstone National Park, Wyo. The Biden administration on Friday, Feb.3, 2023, took a first step toward ending federal protections for grizzly bears in the northern Rocky Mountains, which would open the door to future hunting in several states.

U.S. may lift protections for Yellowstone, Glacier grizzlies

FILE - In this July 6, 2011, file photo, a grizzly bear roams near Beaver Lake in Yellowstone National Park, Wyo. The Biden administration on Friday, Feb.3, 2023, took a first step toward ending federal protections for grizzly bears in the northern Rocky Mountains, which would open the door to future hunting in several states.

February 3, 2023, 1:10pm Nation & World

The Biden administration took a first step Friday toward ending federal protections for grizzly bears in the northern Rocky Mountains, which would open the door to future hunting in Montana, Wyoming and Idaho. Read story

There are options when it comes to pets and plane travel.

Check with airlines for pet policies

There are options when it comes to pets and plane travel.

February 3, 2023, 6:51am Pets & Wildlife

A 14-year-old beagle is searching for a new home after it was surrendered recently at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Read story